CBSE BOARD XII, asked by simran769, 1 year ago

What are the sources of pathogen in water in detail explanation ?

Answers

Answered by khushi5483
0
Sources of Pathogens and Contaminants. All waters (i.e. surface water, groundwater/aquifers) can become contaminated from many types of human activities as well as from natural sources. Agricultural, commercial, industrial, and residential development can all contribute togroundwater contamination (WALLIN 1997).
I hope u understand mark as a brain list answer
Answered by NightFury
0

Main sources of pathogens in water -


Industrial waste-


➡️This includes wastes discharged from factories, refineries into the water bodies.✔️


➡️These wastes contains harmful chemicals such as alkalis, acids etc.✔️


➡️ And toxic metals like mercury, arsenic etc. Which kills the aquatic life.


Sewage-


➡️This contains waste water from our household and other domestic waste dumped into water bodies.✔️


Agricultural run off-


➡️This is the waste water released from agricultural field which contains pesticides and fertilizers that affects the aquatic life.✔️


Oil spills-


➡️Oils released from oil drums which are accidentally discharged from ships into the water bodies.✔️


Similar questions